1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1956 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Longchamp | Anglia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |